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1 Samuel 28

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 28 of 31

1 And in those days it happened that the Philistines gathered their armies to go forth to fight against Israel. And Achish said to David, Knowing you know that you shall go out with me in the army, you and your men.

2 And David said to Achish, Therefore you shall know that which your servant will do. And Achish said to David, Then I appoint you keeper of my head all the days.

3 And Samuel was dead. And all Israel had mourned for him, and buried him in Ramah, even in his city. And Saul had taken away the mediums and spirit-knowers out of the land.

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Chapter Summary

Achish puts confidence in David. Saul, having destroyed the mediums, now being forsaken of God, seeks a medium. She raises Samuel. Saul hears of his ruin and faints.

Key Hebrew Words

צַר shew hostility toward H6887 · TWOT 1974
קסומי practise divination H7080 · TWOT 2044
בְּגָדִ֣ים treachery H899 · TWOT 198a
אֲחֵרִ֔ים another H312 · TWOT 68a
מְעִ֑יל robe H4598 · TWOT 1230b

People & Context

Achish Drafts David for War

As the Philistines gather to fight Israel, Achish expects David and his men to join his army, appointing David as his permanent bodyguard.

Saul's Despair at Gilboa

The Philistines camp at Shunem, and Israel camps at Gilboa. Seeing the massive Philistine army, Saul is terrified, but God refuses to answer his inqui…

Saul Consults the Medium at En-dor

Despite having previously banned mediums, Saul disguises himself and travels at night to En-dor to ask a medium to bring up the spirit of Samuel.

Timeline

Achish Drafts David for War

As the Philistines gather to fight Israel, Achish expects David and his men to join his army, appointing David as his permanent bodyguard.

1 Samuel 28:1-2
Saul's Despair at Gilboa

The Philistines camp at Shunem, and Israel camps at Gilboa. Seeing the massive Philistine army, Saul is terrified, but God refuses to answer his inquiries.

1 Samuel 28:3-6
Saul Consults the Medium at En-dor

Despite having previously banned mediums, Saul disguises himself and travels at night to En-dor to ask a medium to bring up the spirit of Samuel.

1 Samuel 28:7-14

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